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Democracy is a system of government by the whole population or eligible members of a state. There is a Direct democracy where citizens debate and vote on every issue.

And there's Representative democracy or Republic, where citizens elected senators to represent their interests in debates and votes.

In 1776, the 13 American colonies declared they were going to form a new country, totally independent, or separate for Great Britain.

The first part laid out the basic human rights. The second part was a list of grievances or complaints against King George 3. Lastly, the third part of the Declaration was a formal statement of Independence.

James Madison wrote the 10 amendments that were presented to the states to be approved. The were called the Bill of Rights.

Also people have the right to have a speedy trial.

In the 10 amendments, there are a few things like people have the right to bear arms

The Constitution is America's plan for the government. It lays out how the U.S. government works, and how we fit into it.

There are the three branches called Executive,, Legislative and Judicial Branch.

The seven principles are popular sovereignty, Republicanism, federalism, separation of power, limited government, checks and balances and individual rights.

Legislative Branch: It makes the laws Executive Branch : It includes the President, so it enforces the laws Judicial Branch: Includes the court system, and is In charge of interpreting the laws.

In a limited government, the government only had the powers granted to it by the constitution and nothing more.

In the Bill of Rights, it includes the freedom of speech, the right to a jury trial , of assembly and the protection against unfair searches.